Volunteer at NOVUM

7-9 August

Volunteering is your chance to get involved, meet new people and play a real part in a weekend that brings the city together.

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 – 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

Get Involved

Our volunteers will play a big part in the festival across 7th – 9th August, helping people feel welcome and get the most out of the weekend. With a mix of roles and flexible ways to take part, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Dominoes Builder

Dominoes Volunteer –
The Builder

Brought to you by Station House Opera, Dominoes is a spectacular city-centre event on Sunday 9th August, where thousands of breeze blocks will create one unforgettable chain reaction through Newcastle. 
Join the team as a Builder to bring the domino run to life throughout streets, squares and buildings.

Download Dominoes Volunteer Info Pack

Dominoes Protector

Dominoes Volunteer –
The Protector

Brought to you by Station House Opera, Dominoes is a spectacular city-centre event on Sunday 9th August, where thousands of breeze blocks will create one unforgettable chain reaction through Newcastle. 
As a Protector, you’ll be part of the team keeping the structure safe and helping things run smoothly.

Download Dominoes Volunteer Info Pack

Dominoes Storyteller

Dominoes Volunteer –
The Storyteller

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NOVUM Support

NOVUM
Event Support

Be a friendly face at the heart of the festival; you’ll support visitors to navigate the programme, share information about events and encouraging people to get involved, while also supporting artists and performers, assisting event staff on the ground, and helping ensure activities run smoothly.

Download NOVUM Volunteer Info Pack

Information Stewards

Information
Stewards

Be in the know and help visitors make the most of their time at NOVUM. As an Information Steward, you’ll be a key point of contact across the city centre, sharing what’s on, handing out festival programmes, and guiding people to the right places for performances and activities. You’ll help answer questions, recommend things to see and do, and keep people moving smoothly between sites, playing an important role in creating a welcoming, well-informed and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Download NOVUM Volunteer Info Pack

Artist Support

Artist
Support

Lend a hand at workshops and performances, help things run smoothly and support artists and visiting companies with their set up and pack down. Help create a great festival atmosphere; encourage visitors to join in, explore and have fun.

Download NOVUM Volunteer Info Pack

Sustainability Volunteers

Sustainability &
Green Team Volunteers

Help us keep NOVUM as green and sustainable as possible. As part of the Sustainability & Green Team, you’ll support artists, event staff and audiences to make environmentally conscious choices throughout the festival, from encouraging recycling and reducing waste to promoting sustainable behaviours on site. You’ll play an important role in keeping us accountable, helping ensure sustainability is embedded across the event while engaging people in a positive and practical way.

Download NOVUM Volunteer Info Pack

Why
Volunteer?

Volunteering at NOVUM is a great chance to meet new people, gain hands-on experience and be part of an exciting, city-wide celebration.

Get IN Touch

Be Part of  the Festival

Play an important role in bringing NOVUM Festival to life across Newcastle, supporting events and artists citywide.
Meet New  People

Join a friendly, supportive team of volunteers and festival staff, making connections along the way.
Support Creativity  in the City

Help create unforgettable experiences for audiences and celebrate Newcastle’s vibrant cultural scene.
Work With Artists

Get behind the scenes and work alongside artists, supporting workshops, performances and creative activity across the festival.
Connect with Your Community

Be part of something bigger, connect with your community and help bring people together.
Boost Your CV

Get hands-on festival experience, grow your confidence and develop skills that support  your CV.
Enjoy NOVUM

Soak up the atmosphere, explore events and experience NOVUM from the heart of the festival.
Celebrate Together

Join us for a volunteer party after the festival to celebrate everything you helped make happen.

Volunteer at NOVUM

Volunteering is your chance to get involved, meet new people and play a real part in a weekend that brings the city together.

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 – 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

Get Involved

Dominoes Builder

Dominoes Volunteer – The Builder

Why Volunteer?

Be Part of the Festival

Meet New People

Support Creativity in the City

Work With Artists

Connect with Your Community

Boost Your CV

Enjoy NOVUM

Celebrate Together

NOVUM Festival 2026

7 – 9 august 2026

Newcastle City Centre

Join The Volunteer team

Dominoes Volunteer –
The Builder

Why
Volunteer?

Be Part of  the Festival

Meet New  People

Support Creativity  in the City

Enjoy NOVUM

Join The Volunteer team